1. 3, 9, 27,
which exponential function describes the given sequence?
a) y=(-1/3)^x
b) y= 1/3^x
c) (-3)^x
d) y=3^x

2. which sequence of y-values was formed from the function y = -2x - 9 using whole numbers for x?
a) -13, -15, -17, -19
b) -13, -16, -19, -21
c) -11, -20, -29, -38
d) -10, -12, -14, -15

(b) 240

step-by-step explanation:

first, we use the pythagorean formula using the given side lengths to find x. then we use x to find the side lengths. then we add the side lengths to find the perimeter.

pythagorean theorem formula:

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

(x - 20)^2 + (x - 40)^2 = x^2

x^2 - 40x + 400 + x^2 - 80x + 1600 = x^2

x^2 -120x + 2000 = 0

(x - 100)(x - 20) = 0

x - 100 = 0 or x - 20 = 0

x = 100 or x = 20

we see that the solution x = 20 must be discarded because it will give a negative side length and a side length of 0. the only valid solution is x = 100.

perimeter = sum of the lengths of the sides

perimeter = x + x - 20 + x - 40

perimeter = 3x - 60

replace x with 100.

perimeter = 3(100) - 60

perimeter = 300 - 60

perimeter = 240